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The Burning Man "Rites of Passage" arts and music festival is seen in this aerial view taken in the Black Rock desert of Nevada September 3, 2011. More than 50,000 people from all over the world have gathered at the sold out festival which is celebrating its 25th year. Jim Urquhart/Reuters

Campsites and theme camps are seen stretching for miles across the desert during the Burning Man festival, September 2011. Jim Bourg/Reuters

Thousands of people watch as 'The Temple of Transition' burns during the Burning Man 2011 'Rites of Passage' arts and music festival in the Black Rock desert of Nevada on Sept. 4, 2011. Jim Urquhar/Reuters

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